REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In our weekly flip back through the past seven days of music industry news, we check back in on Apple Music for Artists emerging from its beta stage, the indictment. Continue reading

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How An Old Game Boosted A 2019 Streaming Hit

This piece explores the marketing genius of the Flappy Bird-esque old-school online game Billy Meets World, launched in conjunction with Lauv's latest release and engineered to help casually grow the. Continue reading

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‘Apple Digital Masters’ Launches As Apple Music Tests HI-Res Streaming At No Extra Cost

Apple Music has announced the launch of 'Apple Digital Masters,' which brings its “Mastered for iTunes” offering into its global streaming catalog.

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AM BRIEF: Apple Music Unveils ‘Digital Masters’ • Capital Congress • Sonos Losses Narrow • Earbuds • More

THURSDAY 8.8.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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The Importance Of Spotify Save Rates, How To Get On Discover Weekly

Here we look at why save rates on Spotify are so important, and how the work to increase your music's odds of landing on game-changing playlists like Release Radar and. Continue reading

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Amazon Prime Student Members Get Music Unlimited For $.99 Per Month

The streaming price race to the bottom continues. Following on the heels of new partnership deals and discounts from Spotify and Apple Music, Amazon Prime Student members can now get. Continue reading

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Apple Music Relaunches Flagship Alt Playlist As ALT CTRL

Apple Music has relaunched its flagship alternative playlist as ALT CTRL. Formerly known as The A-List, the refreshed global playlist spotlights new music from across the alternative genre, hand-picked by. Continue reading

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4 Mistakes To Not Make In Your Music Career

While the gauntlet of challenges musicians face has become a theme seen over and over again in popular culture and reality, many of these mistakes are as avoidable as they. Continue reading

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Playlist Placement Does Not A Marketing Strategy Make

While playlist placement has become the holy grail for many artists and their promoters, this new case study of sorts from Kieron Donaghue, looks at how playlist placement alone is. Continue reading

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Spotify Q2 Financials Point To A Profitable Future

Those who believe that Spotify will never be a profitable company may soon be forced to reevaluate their position. Today, the streamer reported that its second-quarter operating loss shrunk dramatically. Continue reading

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